Remote-access Guide

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by Watson Koepp Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Remote Access If you need to login, enter your full University email address (username @student.le.ac.uk or username @leicester.ac.uk). Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of your University IT account, reducing the potential for unauthorised access to your email, Microsoft 365 files and other services.

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What is the email address for the University of Leeds?

University email The University of Leeds uses Office 365 email. You are provided with an account when you join the University and will be able to use it straight away. Your email address is in the format username@leeds.ac.uk (e.g. ab20cd@leeds.ac.uk).

What is the University doing to help support remote access?

The University IT Service has launched a virtual desktop to provide remote access to some software applications. Leeds University Library has a huge range of online resources.

How do I access my university email and timetable?

You can access your university email and timetable on the myLTU app, the University's official student app. It is also a hub for other personalised features and includes IT support info. Log in using your University email address and password. You can print from any University PC or via RemoteAccess.

How do I Send my Story or comments to Leeds University?

Send your story or comments on the For Staff website to the Communications team, email internalcomms@leeds.ac.uk or call extension 38562

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Do you have to be physically present on campus?

You will then be "on campus" as far as the computer is concerned: you don't have to be physically present on campus yourself.

Can you read an email from a Citrix website?

Attachments to email (and to staff website articles) which are marked "campus or remote access only" can be read from anywhere provided you log into the university network through Citrix to pick up the email or open the website.

What is the Leeds University Library?

Leeds University Library has a huge range of online resources. This includes access to millions of journal articles, over 500,000 electronic books and dozens of databases and search tools. ebooks and other e-resources are all available through Library Search. If you are accessing them from home, you might be asked to enter your University username and password.

Does the University of Leeds have Office 365?

All students at the University of Leeds have access to Microsoft Office 365 apps that you can download and use for your learning at home. This includes up to five free downloads of Office 365 Pro Plus for PC or Mac. We recommend that students who have not already download this software do so by following the instructions outlined by IT Services for Office 365

Can students use OneDrive?

It is recommended that students use OneDrive for personal storage instead of the M Drive that is accessed from cluster PCs and Desktop Anywhere. Desktop Anywhere is likely to be unavailable except to critical users during a period of large-scale remote working, so you are encouraged to move any essential files from the M Drive into OneDrive now.

Does the University of Leeds have an email address?

Your email address is in the format username@leeds.ac.uk (e.g. ab20cd@leeds.ac.uk).

Accessing your files

OneDrive gives you a personal file storage area with 5TB of space, and is accessible from any internet connected device. If you are working on confidential data check the guidelines on the Data Protection website.

Collaborating with colleagues

Staff and students can collaborate with colleagues through Microsoft Teams. Through Teams you can instant message colleagues, set up online meetings, collaborate in groups and share files. If you are working on confidential data check the guidelines on the Data Protection website.

Accessing other services

Some IT systems are not directly available off-campus or through Minerva or Office365. Examples are ESS/MSS (Employee/Manager Self-Service), M: and N: drives and SAP. Depending on what you need to do a number of options are available to you.

Safe computing

Be extra vigilant - hackers are targeting people by pretending to offer advice about the Corona Virus. Remember be cautious about opening any attachments, don't reply to email or pop-up messages that ask for personal or financial information, and don't click on links in the message.

What is a Leeds Trinity University IT account?

Your Leeds Trinity University IT account provides access to all of the key services you will use at LTU.

How to get Office 365 for university?

Sign in with your university email address and password and click the ' Install Office' link. This will give you the latest version of Office 365.

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